This Tip describes three training approaches that will help to build learners’ confidence in their own competence. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An
This Tip describes three techniques that will prime learners to actively participate, beginning with common ground questions. There is nothing sadder than a trainer who
This Tip is about the reasons why participatory learning activities are so essential to learning and retention. One reason that participatory learning activities get a
This Tip provides the remaining five of the ten mistakes trainers make when timing activities, and how to avoid them. “Every great mistake has a
There are ten mistakes that trainers make when timing learning activities. This Tip looks at the first five mistakes. “If you have made a mistake,
This Tip discusses seven mistakes that affect trainer credibility and respect, along with how to avoid them. “When you make a mistake, there are only
This Tip looks at seven mistakes that trainers make when choosing learning activities- and how to avoid them. “You must learn from the mistakes of
This Tip begins a look at the first of three tracks to burnout due to isolation that leads to powerlessness. Identifying Empathetic Responses Last week,
There is a wide range of learning opportunities that are specifically geared for mature adults of retirement age and older. One well-established organization that provides
This Tip lists an amazinag range of free or inexpensive lifelong learning opportunities available in the community. Free or Inexpensive Lifelong Learning Opportunities It doesn’t
This tip looks at the training materials to pack for a flight and which materials to carry onto the plane with you. Feel free to
This Tip discusses research findings that it is better to save interactivity for complex subjects instead of basic skills. Last week, we discussed the fact
